Golden K members were treated to an antiques road show Thursday, September 24, as Norm Huitt, Bob Mitchell, Larry Larpenter, Gerry Harmston, Jim Sievers and Larry Streyffeler presented some unusual items in their collections. For instance, Gerry reviewed his family’s circus history dating back to the early 1900s. Larry showed off a rifle that was used to store bourbon. And Jim talked about his wood working collection.
Bob Mitchell at left.Larry Larpenter at left. Larry Streyffeler holds rifle used to store bourbon.Gerry Harmston at left.Circus elephants playing cricket in Austria in October 1908.Jim Sievers at left.Larry Streyffeler talks about his family’s ties to Mah Jongg.
The Des Moines Golden K Kiwanis Club had 41 members when it received its charter on August 10, 1984, under the sponsorship of the Des Moines Downtown Club. Charter members included Robert Alford, Richard Baird, Harold Bean, Ray Benkart, Raymond Birkholtz, John Brockway, M.T. Burham, Albert Cummings, L.E. Doolittle, Nicholas Dozoryst, Logan Duke, Thomas Dusenberry, James Faust and John Freeland.
Also, Gunder Frlborgh, William Furr, Robert Gibbs, Irling Groth, Nobel Haag, Donald Hall, James Harper, John Heidel, Clifford Humphrey, Robert Hutchings, Glyde Johnson, William Kacena, Anthony King, Charles Kooser, Starr Leitch, Rober Long, Alan Major, Victor Mastin, Ray Peterson, Hal Rogers, Lloyd Ruby, R. Wayne Skidmore, Blaine Stogdill, Iver Thompson, Delbert Wallentine, Elsworth Woods, and Marion Young.
Past presidents include Robert Alford, 1984-1985; John Brockway, 1985-1986; John Heidel, 1986-1987; Logan Duke, 1987-1988; John Freeland, 1988-1989; Robert Long, 1989-1990; Robert Leighton, 1990-1991; Elsworth Woods, 1991-1992; James Schulte, 1992-1993; Dale Nelson, 1993-1994; and Jack Donahue, 1994-1995.
Also, Joe Tell, 1995-1996; Dick Carey, 1996-1997; Don Neumann, 1997-1998; Robert Snater, 1998-1999; Gordon Gregor, 1999-2000; Harold Bergman, 2000-2001; George Spang, 2001-2002; Wayne Adair, 2002-2003; Dick Nelson, 2003-2004; Bill George, 2004-2005; Paul Greenwalt, 2005-2006; and Virginia Petersen, 2006-2007.
Also, Don Murphy, 2007-2008; Norm Huitt, 2008-2009; Bob Easler, 2009-2010; Florence Buhr, 2010-2011; Harry Hinrichs, 2011-2012; Fred Wessendorf, 2012-2013; Larry Streyffeler, 2013-2014; Gene Lucas, 2014-2014; Ken Paulsen, 2014-2016; Larry Martindale, 2016-2017; Herb Strentz, 2017-2019; Steve Dunn, 2019-2020; Evan Thomas, 2020-2021; Dave Hansen, 2021-2022; Mike Timmons, 2022-2023; and Richard White, 2023-2024.
Current officers, board members
Officers for 2026-2027 are Bob Mitchell, president; Tim Askland, past president; Sue Askland, secretary; and Gary Kruempel, treasurer. Board members are Dennis Trollope, Ken Paulsen, Jim Sievers, Bob Mitchell and.
Officers and board members were sworn in at the start of the meeting on Thursday, September 23. From left are Dennis Trollope, new board member; Norm Huitt, returning board member; Gerry Harmston, returning board member; Sue Askland, returning secretary; Gary Kruempel, returning treasurer; Ken Paulsen, new board member; Jim Sievers, new board member; and Bob Mitchell, new president.
The Kiwanis Mission & Vision
Kiwanis empowers communities to improve the world by making lasting differences in the lives of children. Kiwanis strives to be a positive influence in communities worldwide — so that one day, all children will wake up in communities that believe in them, nurture them and provide the support they need to thrive.
Kiwanis Service
Service is at the heart of every Kiwanis club, no matter where in the world it’s located. Members stage approximately 150,000 service projects and raise nearly US$100 million every year for communities, families and projects. By working together, members achieve what one person cannot accomplish alone.
Our Kiwanis club focuses on changing the world by serving children, one child in our community at a time. To reach more people and have a greater service impact on their communities, many clubs sponsor a Kiwanis family club — K-Kids for primary school children; Builders Clubs for adolescents; Key Clubs for teens; Circle K clubs for university students and Aktion Clubs for adults living with disabilities.
New district designation
Effective October 1, 2025, our club became part of Division 10, Region 5, of the Nebraska-Iowa District of Kiwanis International. The Adel, Ankeny, Creston, Indianola, Johnston, Polk City, Southeast Polk, West Des Moines and Winterset clubs will also be part of the district. The Des Moines Golden K club was formerly part of Division 16, Region 5, of the Nebraska-Iowa District. Effective October 1, the 25 clubs of the Nebraska-Iowa District will be consolidated into 16 divisions. The six regions will remain unchanged.
Join Us
Are you ready to help create communities that let all children thrive, prosper and grow? It’s pretty easy to do! Simply contact us with your questions and apply for Kiwanis club membership here.
The kids in your community and the world are counting on you!
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The Des Moines Golden K Kiwanis Club had 41 members when it received its charter on August 10, 1984, under the sponsorship of the Des Moines Downtown Club. Charter members included Robert Alford, Richard Baird, Harold Bean, Ray Benkart, Raymond Birkholtz, John Brockway, M.T. Burham, Albert Cummings, L.E. Doolittle, Nicholas Dozoryst, Logan Duke, Thomas Dusenberry, James Faust and John Freeland.
Also, Gunder Frlborgh, William Furr, Robert Gibbs, Irling Groth, Nobel Haag, Donald Hall, James Harper, John Heidel, Clifford Humphrey, Robert Hutchings, Glyde Johnson, William Kacena, Anthony King, Charles Kooser, Starr Leitch, Rober Long, Alan Major, Victor Mastin, Ray Peterson, Hal Rogers, Lloyd Ruby, R. Wayne Skidmore, Blaine Stogdill, Iver Thompson, Delbert Wallentine, Elsworth Woods, and Marion Young.
Past presidents include Robert Alford, 1984-1985; John Brockway, 1985-1986; John Heidel, 1986-1987; Logan Duke, 1987-1988; John Freeland, 1988-1989; Robert Long, 1989-1990; Robert Leighton, 1990-1991; Elsworth Woods, 1991-1992; James Schulte, 1992-1993; Dale Nelson, 1993-1994; and Jack Donahue, 1994-1995.
Also, Joe Tell, 1995-1996; Dick Carey, 1996-1997; Don Neumann, 1997-1998; Robert Snater, 1998-1999; Gordon Gregor, 1999-2000; Harold Bergman, 2000-2001; George Spang, 2001-2002; Wayne Adair, 2002-2003; Dick Nelson, 2003-2004; Bill George, 2004-2005; Paul Greenwalt, 2005-2006; and Virginia Petersen, 2006-2007.
Also, Don Murphy, 2007-2008; Norm Huitt, 2008-2009; Bob Easler, 2009-2010; Florence Buhr, 2010-2011; Harry Hinrichs, 2011-2012; Fred Wessendorf, 2012-2013; Larry Streyffeler, 2013-2014; Gene Lucas, 2014-2014; Ken Paulsen, 2014-2016; Larry Martindale, 2016-2017; Herb Strentz, 2017-2019; Steve Dunn, 2019-2020; Evan Thomas, 2020-2021; Dave Hansen, 2021-2022; Mike Timmons, 2022-2023; and Richard White, 2023-2024.
Current officers, board members
Officers for 2026-2027 are Bob Mitchell, president; Tim Askland, past president; Sue Askland, secretary; and Gary Kruempel, treasurer. Board members are Dennis Trollope, Ken Paulsen, Jim Sievers, Bob Mitchell and.
The Kiwanis Mission & Vision
Kiwanis empowers communities to improve the world by making lasting differences in the lives of children. Kiwanis strives to be a positive influence in communities worldwide — so that one day, all children will wake up in communities that believe in them, nurture them and provide the support they need to thrive.
Kiwanis Service
Service is at the heart of every Kiwanis club, no matter where in the world it’s located. Members stage approximately 150,000 service projects and raise nearly US$100 million every year for communities, families and projects. By working together, members achieve what one person cannot accomplish alone.
Our Kiwanis club focuses on changing the world by serving children, one child in our community at a time. To reach more people and have a greater service impact on their communities, many clubs sponsor a Kiwanis family club — K-Kids for primary school children; Builders Clubs for adolescents; Key Clubs for teens; Circle K clubs for university students and Aktion Clubs for adults living with disabilities.
New district designation
Effective October 1, 2025, our club became part of Division 10, Region 5, of the Nebraska-Iowa District of Kiwanis International. The Adel, Ankeny, Creston, Indianola, Johnston, Polk City, Southeast Polk, West Des Moines and Winterset clubs will also be part of the district. The Des Moines Golden K club was formerly part of Division 16, Region 5, of the Nebraska-Iowa District. Effective October 1, the 25 clubs of the Nebraska-Iowa District will be consolidated into 16 divisions. The six regions will remain unchanged.
Join Us
Are you ready to help create communities that let all children thrive, prosper and grow? It’s pretty easy to do! Simply contact us with your questions and apply for Kiwanis club membership here.
The kids in your community and the world are counting on you!
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